This role assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being by providing medically related social services and emotional support
Job Summary
This role assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being by providing medically related social services and emotional support.
The Social Service Director develops and maintains strong working relationships with other departments and community agencies to meet residents' needs effectively.
The position involves evaluating social and family information, assisting with healthcare decisions, discharge planning, and providing counseling to residents and their families.
Matching Summary
This role assists residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence, and well-being by providing medically related social services and emotional support.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
medically related social services
care plan development
resident and family counseling
coordination with interdisciplinary team
emotional support for residents
documentation of social service status
Nice-to-have
proactive communication skills
organizational and planning skills
community resource coordination
in-service staff training
handling confidential information
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Human Services
2 years supervised social work experience in healthcare